Israel Nears U.S.-Mediated Ceasefire Deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon

Nov 24, 2024, 08:26 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to hold crucial security consultations regarding a potential ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Israeli Broadcasting Authority has reported that these discussions are pivotal for the fate of the agreement. Amos Hochstein, the U.S. envoy, has set a deadline for Israel and Lebanon to reach a ceasefire agreement, threatening to withdraw from mediation if no deal is made within days. Despite initial reports suggesting Israel had given the green light for an agreement, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority later denied this, stating that key issues remain unresolved. However, sources in Israel, Lebanon, and the U.S. have confirmed that Israel is moving towards a ceasefire with Hezbollah, subject to final cabinet approval. The proposed deal would allow Israel to retain the right to carry out military operations on the Lebanon-Syria border, with guarantees from Washington for freedom of action in Lebanon if the agreement is violated.